Worcester Boiler EA Fault - Frozen Condensate Pipe

[@brianc5788]

Had same issue a few winters ago. Bought some THICK pipe insulation - wrapped - fixed problem. Now have a new boiler, Viessmann, no outside pipe. Relaxing!

[@mikevolante7663]

I had a frozen condensate pipe years ago. .luckily a fairly easy solution, but worse by the regulation conduit which had to be removed

[@rainbowsandsparkles8211]

Would it not be a good idea to bring the pipe work up to current standards ? surely if you leave it like you have it will just freeze again. also there is a 40mm waste pipe right next to it you could tee in to that.

[@darrensdiy4769]

Depends what the owner wants to do. We can only advise.

[@rafflesnh]

Surprised to see that condensate pipe doesn't run down the wall to ground level. Isn't there a danger that short pipe could lead to damp penetration through the wall?

[@tonyjoe5707]

My thoughts exactly

[@darrensdiy4769]

From what ive been told it use to do just that. But was damaged and not replaced as of yet.

[@jonlen100]

My pipe is a 15m which is a right angle that turns back to the wall, so I
can’t see into it.

[@darrensdiy4769]

Ive now run it down into the drain and added outside lagging. Neat tidy job.

[@darrensdiy4769]

@@jonlen100 ive seen some run under floor boards and into waste pipe.

[@esecallum]

is the green stuff on the pipes bad or dangerous and why does it occur?

[@darrensdiy4769]

Its just condensation and the pipe takes it away from the boiler. Never normally an issue if well insulated unlike this one.

[@esecallum]

@@darrensdiy4769 Can it spread covid?

[@esecallum]

should i wear a mask?

[@darrensdiy4769]

Should be melted now

[@blooflame1846]

EA is no flame detected..not just condensate blockage.

[@darrensdiy4769]

Yep could be a few issues that brings this fault up to be fair. But all good here and boiler working fine after clearing frozen pipe.